10.15.2012

Hello there friends, welcome to my portion of the Simply Fat Quarters Showcase. If you're new to the showcase come along and check out the Fat Quarter Shop's brand new book, Simply Fat Quarters.

The super talented girls over at Fat Quarter Shop and It's Sew Emma designed this darling book that features some fun quilts. Every quilt in this book is made from fat quarters.

I pieced and quilted one of the darling quilts from this book, Spa Quilt, for myself and I love how it turned out. :)

Above is the original version, very pretty in blues, below is my version. Of course it's brights, I love brights. :)

One of the awesome things about this book is every single pattern in the book contains layouts for four sizes, Crib, Lap, Twin and King. I made my version of the Spa Quilt in twin and I love it! It was actually a pretty simple quilt to make! :)

Would you like to win a copy of Simply Fat Quarters and a kit to make my version of the Spa Quilt? Courtesy of Fat Quarter Shop. Leave a comment and tell me what your favorite size of quilt to make is. Baby, Twin, Full, Queen, or King?

Oh, and I almost forgot to tell you a little secret about this great book, do you see my name in the picture above, yes, I was lucky enough to machine quilt all of the darling quilts in this book! :) Yes, I'm still blushing :)

I tend to make lap or twin size quilts, mostly because I quilt them on a brother sewing machine and would have trouble otherwise. I really need to make some queen size quilts thought, since that's what my bed is. Some day soon I hope :) Beautiful quilt BTW. I love the bright look of it.

I like the spa quilt in the book, but I like yours a 100% better! I love the styling of the quilt and your machine quilting is gorgeous! My favorite size to make... hmm :) I should say baby quilt because it's the fastest to finish, but now that I made a twin size I might just vote for that one. Even though it was a wrestle to quilt it on my machine :)

Thanks for the opportunity to win this quilt! I love to make queen sized quilts because I know the recipient will truly appreciate my time, efforts, and love put into each and every one. Smaller quilts, for instance, crib and twins do finish so much faster!!

Thanks for the opportunity to win this quilt! I love to make queen sized quilts because I know the recipient will truly appreciate my time, efforts, and love put into each and every one. Smaller quilts, for instance, crib and twins do finish so much faster!!

My favorite size of quilt to make is a full size quilt, or a large lap size. I want one that will be big enough for 2 to snuggle under on the couch, be able to pull it all the way up to your chin, and still have your feet covered.

I hardly ever make a quilt as a gift for an adult that is smaller than twin size, I want to be sure they can wrap up in it! For the kids once they are past the baby size I make lap quilts for the same reason. I' d love this book and kit Natalia. Congratulations on the beautiful work!

I like making baby quilts because I can usually finish them in a reasonable amount of time, but I like lap size since I can use them.! Looks like a great book and I love the bright colors you used in your quilt!

Your quilting is amazing!! Love that design! This quilt reminds me of those wind twirlers that you hang on your front porch. FUN! I usually make lap quilts BUT I have just bought a second hand mid-arm so am hoping to go bigger...once I learn how to use it that it! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely book!Paulette

Wow, your quilt is beautiful! I am sorry, I don't really have a favorite size quilt to make - it just really depends on the type of quilt and the reason I am making it! Right now, I am working on a twin, a queen, a lap, and two wallhangings! That's what comes from having too many ideas in my brain and not enough time to get them all out!

I love your version in the brights! I love to work with brighter fabrics, they make me feel happy. I like to make large queen size quilts for my bed and like would like to make twin size for my kids beds. I am still fairly new to quilting, so I haven't made too much yet. I am getting there though!

I just received my first sewing machine ever in August and have just finished making an apron. My next project will be a quilt. As for size, I'm going to start off with the lap size and see how I do. Would love to win this book and learn more

Queen-sized quilts is what I can make and quilt. My sewing machine cannot handle a king but that is ok because I can only handle queen-sized quilt myself. Thank you for sharing your pictures of your new book with us. I would be so honored to be able to win a copy of your book and then be able to make a new queen-sized quilt for myself.

I would love a copy of this book! All of the sneaky peeks I've seen have been so tempting! I'd love to make this quilt in a queen size---I find it the most useful at my houseful of men. If I make a throw size quilt, they complain that it isn't long enough! Thanks for the chance to win!

Hello from Minnesota! Your quilt is gorgeous and SO my colors. :) My favorite size to make are minis...but that's not on the list so I'd have to day baby because I'm a beginner and the throat of my machine (as well as my skill set!) is tiny.

I actually already have a copy of the book but I'd love to win a copy for my mom too. Of course, I'd probably keep the quilt kit....terrible, I know! I personally love making BIG quilts. Atleast a twin size but ideally queen or king. The bigger the better! :)

This looks like a fabulous book and I would love to win a copy. I like to make lap-sized quilts. I have so many quilts in mind to make that if I try to make anything bigger, I will lose my motivation. The quilting on your Spa Quilt is gorgeous.

So far I've made alot of Baby quilts and just completed my first large quilt which is probably considered a lap quilt size. I'd love to do a queen sized quilt as a gift for each of my boys. And some day I'd love to make a king sized quilt for our own bed, but I think the queen and king might be a few years yet.

I'd say my favorite though would be either the baby or lap sized quilts since I know I can handle those right now.

I make quilts for charity and baby or lap size are what I do mostly. I made one oversized King for my son at his request, and found it a real struggle to deal with that size - could not find enough floor space to spread it out! It was expensive to have quilted as well. Won't be doing that again...

I'd love to add this book to my library. I have lots and lots of fat quarters that could use a home in a quilt. Baby size or throw size is my favorite mostly because they are finished faster than the larger ones. Thanks for participating in the tour (and quilting all those quilts).

I love a twin size--I think it's perfect for napping! (I don't really understand who fits in a throw (50 X 60) size except kids!)The more I see of this book, the more I'd love to win a copy of it, and your kit in a twin size would be like icing on the cake!

What a beautiful quilt! I make mostly lap sized quilts. I give most of them away to my family and we are all very tall, so I tend to make those lap sized quilts a little longer than usual. I also tend to buy a lot of fat quarter bundles, so lap size is perfect for my stash!

Love your version of the Spa Quilt! The brites really seem to give it extra movement! My favorite size to make (the size I make most often) is probably queen, but baby quilts are fun because they work up so fast and you get to use such fun fabrics that just aren't acceptable in a queen size! ;)

I love the Baptist Fan quilting!! And yes, I would love a copy of this book!~ I generally make Full size quilts and finding conversions from lap quilts is often very hard to do. Your quilt looks like a very fun one to start with. Thanks for the chance!

I would have to say I like making a large throw or twin size (perfect for kids) . . . with the thought that the quilt will get plenty of snuggle time as the child grows, until the quilt is worn and supper soft. (Kids still snuggle up with a comfy quilt, even in warm Florida weather! Almost like a big hug.) Would love to win this book and kit!

I would love to win a copy of this book. My favorite precut is fat quarters! Queen size bed quilts are my favorite size to make but I like to make larger lap quilts and kid's quilts too. I really, really like your version of Spa. Thanks for the chance.

Congratulations on quilting the beautiful quilts featured in this book! The colorful quilt you made is gorgeous, too. I don't have a favorite size quilt because I will sew whatever needs to be done (or whatever I'm in the mood for). Given that, I think it's really nice that the authors developed patterns for numerous sizes of each quilt in this book. That's very helpful.

Ooh, congrats on the credit!! And I love your version - the colours and the quilting adds so much movement!I love to make baby quilts - I get to try out new patterns and fabric quickly and move on before I get bored and add another UFO to the pile ;)

I have made mostly full size however, we now have a queen size bed so I'm making a queen size now. I love your spa quilt and the quilting is beautiful. I bought that stencil to try to quilt it on my dsm. I'll be trying it out soon. Was it hard to do?

I would love to win the book. I really like your spa quilt. You such beautiful work. I really like to make lap size quilts, however, we just bought a king size bed so now its time for a king size quilt :-)

I love both versions of this quilt, and I already own (and LOVE) the book! I have to say one of my favorite features of the book is that all the patterns are shown in so many sizes!! I would say Lap or Twin are my favorite sizes :)

My favorite size quilt to make is a twin or lap sized! I have to say I LLLOOOOVVVEEEEEE your version of Spa. May I also say I am not surprised they asked you to machine quilt all the quilts in the book...your work is fabulous!!!!!!

I work full time...so large quilts are hard for me to get made. I enjoy making lap throws. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book. Oh..and congratulations on all that beautiful quilting you did.

I LOVE your quilt, it is stunning!I prefer to make baby or twin sized quilts--they finish quickly and I feel like I can see progress has been made every time I sit down at the sewing machine. A copy of your book would be FAB and a kit for your version of the quilt would be THE MOST!Thank you for the giveaway, very generous!

I usually make queen quilts because I have a queen bed. I've not starting decorating with quilts yet, so if I like a pattern, I go for the gusto and make a queen. However, I do have two crib size quilts ready for the frame. My brother just became a new grandpa to twins - a boy and a girl. I made two tops from the same fabrics and arrangements them in a different way. The backs are pieced identically. I have a queen quilt on my bed with my last name initial on it - a tutorial from your blog. My friend and cleaning lady is in love with it! I like it so much that I have Christmas fabric to make another queen quilt, probably with the initial and with a border. Your quilting is beautiful. Congrats on your new book,, too! Thank you for teaming up with the Fat Quarter Shop for an awesome giveaway!

I love your version of this quilt, that is soooo cute!! Congrats on being the quilter for the book, what a great honor. Hmm, I've been making alot of baby sized quilts the past few years. So I guess it's my favorite size...for now ;)

Hi, My favorite size of quilt to make would be a king or twin size (twin because I have some tall family members and the twin size is usually always the right size.. That way they get used as I intended them too. And your Spa Quilt has me drooling!!

Well, I make a LOT of queen sized quilts; but realized my quilting friends got a lot more projects done because they made baby quilts and couch throws!!! So now...I make ALL different sized quilts! *wink, wink*Your SPA quilt is so fun & cheerful! And your quilting is phenomenal! (Said while patting you on the back!)

I have been making queensize quilts lately. But, I enjoy crib size too, since it gives me a chance to practice my FMQ more often. Thanks for the chance towin a copy of the book and a kit. Your color choices are pretty and bright.

Hmmm, my favorite size is lap, but that isn't listed! I'd love to make this quilt in queen sized for my bed...it needs a quilt made by me, and this one looks easy enough to get finished and look positively lovely! Thanks for the chance to win the book!

This new book looks amazing! I have always made mostly twin-size quilts, but my new favorite size is the full-size since both my sons are now officially taller than me and want a quilt big enough to cover them up well!

lately I have been making quilts KID size. That is because I have kids in my life that need something to cuddle with. That translates to 60x60. Someday I would love to make a quilt that would fit my queen size quilt. I love both color ways of the spa quilt. This looks like a great book. In Fact I have a bundle of Fat Quarters that I am looking for some inspiration for. Thanks for a chance to win a copy. Janita

I like lap size quilts. Small enough to stay on task and finish, but big enough to snuggle under. Tried a king size once and it's just too big of a project to take on. It's sitting in a drawer now and about once a week my husband asks me when it'll be done :(

Book looks interesting, especially the quilting! I prefer lap to full size quilts. That way I get to use the fabrics, try the technique and move on. I used to make KINGS for our bed but I can get them on sale at JCP, all cotton, for less than the fabrics cost me & then I don't mind throwing them in the washer so much!

I absolutely love your bright version and I agree that having instructions and requirements for multiple sizes is a great feature of the book. I tend to make queen-sized quilts most often (so far). Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!